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Roughneck Chimney

Area
Sector
Pitches
FAGrade
Grade
Length
Bolts
Top
Setters
year
St Catherine
Mahshour East face
3
VS 4c
5b
85
trad
AR, SP, HM
2005

1) 20m, 4b. Go straight up (awkward) the chimney. Bit of loose rock at the back of crack. Start so as belayer is off to one side. Belay at the chock stone or carry on if you have the energy left.
2) 45m, 4a/b. Go straight up flared chimney at the lower section. Gets easier as you climb up. Belay on flat ledge below below final corner.
3) 20m, 4c. Go up the corner, with difficulty at first, then move easily. This is the same pitch as cat on a hot tin roof.

Pitches
FAGrade
est. grade
Length
Bolts
Top
Setters
year
3
VS 4c
5b
85
trad
AR, SP, HM
2005

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